Control arm: lower armRecall 90V-193 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 90V-193 covers 237 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a control arm: lower arm problem, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V193000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
NUTS USED TO ATTACH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD "STRIP".
The risk
STRIPPING OF THE NUTS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD REDUCECLAMP LOAD ON LOWER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE ARM TO DETACH, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT NUTS AS WELL AS REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUTS.
SYSTEM: LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1990 to August 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.